I have always had the ambition to challenge myself and my constant thirst for knowledge has led my pursuit to improve quality of life through biomedical engineering. I seek to become an innovator who will make bold solutions and bridge the gap among my passions of engineering, medicine, and global health, in order to help patients and to become a global leader.

• Research and Development Intern

  Medical Devices · Medtronic

  Jan 2019 – Jan 2019

• Engineering Intern

  Medical Devices · Children's National Hospital - Sheikh Zayed Institute for Pediatric Surgical Innovation

  Jan 2018 – Jan 2018

• Process Quality Control Intern

  Biotechnology · Thermo Fisher Scientific

  Jan 2017 – Jan 2017

• Dancing

  2003 – Present

• PhD Student

  Northwestern University · Biomedical/Medical Engineering

  2021 – Present

  Research topic:

  Immunoengineering

• Undergraduate and Graduate Research Assistance

  Illinois Institute of Technology · Biomedical/Medical Engineering

  2018 – 2020

  Research topic:

  Biomaterials

• Research and Development Intern

  Medtronic · Biomedical/Medical Engineering

  2019 – 2019

  Research topic:

  Cardiovascular products

• Student Innovator

  Children's National Hospital - Sheikh Zayed Institute for Pediatric Surgical Innovation · Biomedical/Medical Engineering

  2018 – 2018

  Research topic:

  Minimally invasive cardiac surgical tools

• Undergraduate Research Intern

  Illinois Institute of Technology · Biomedical/Medical Engineering

  2017 – 2017

  Research topic:

  Medical Imaging

• Undergraduate Research Intern

  Argonne National Laboratory · Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other

  2016 – 2016

  Research topic:

  Biology

• Dance Instructor

  DanceDuo Studio · Dance

  2016 – 2020

• Board Member

  Volunteering · Lithuanian World Youth Association

  2021 – 2023

  Mission:

  The Lithuanian World Youth Association (LWYA) is dedicated to uniting and empowering Lithuanian youth across the globe. Our mission revolves around preserving and promoting Lithuanian culture, fostering community engagement and networking opportunities, supporting educational and personal development, and promoting civic engagement and leadership. Through our initiatives, LWYA aims to strengthen the bond between Lithuanian youth and their cultural heritage while empowering them to become active contributors to their communities and the world.

• President (2018), Vice-president (2017), Communications Chair (2015, 2016)

  Volunteering · MEDLIFE at Illinois Institute of Technology

  2015 – 2019

  Mission:

  MEDLIFE stands for Medicine, Education, and Development for Low-Income Families Everywhere. This is a global organization dedicated to improving access to healthcare, education, and community development for low-income families in underserved regions. Through this organization I participated in medical missions to underserved communities in Peru, Nicaragua, and Ecuador. I worked alongside local healthcare professionals to provide essential medical services to those in need. These missions included conducting health screenings, administering medications, and assisting with healthcare education programs aimed at promoting preventive care and healthy lifestyles. As a board member of this organization at my university, I was responsible for, organizing fundraisers and advocacy events, writing grant proposals, planning trip logistics, and promoting the community to become global citizens.

• President (2017), Treasurer (2016), and Member (2015)

  Volunteering · Society of Women Engineers at Illinois Institute of Technology

  2015 – 2020

  Mission:

  In my role within this organization, my mission was to empower fellow classmates to reach for their full potential within their careers by organizing efforts focused on career development. Through my endeavors, I successfully secured funding for students to attend the National Society of Women Engineer conferences, providing them with valuable networking opportunities with companies and access to internship opportunities. Additionally, I coordinated monthly lunch and learn sessions at our university, bringing women engineers from various industries to foster valuable connections and insights for our members.

• Board Member and Co-founder

  Volunteering · Lithuanian City of Chicago Club

  2017 – 2022

  Mission:

  The Lithuanian City of Chicago Club is an organization committed to bringing together young professionals with shared values to serve our community through a variety of projects both locally and globally.

• USA Region Coordinator

  Volunteering · LT Big Brother

  2018 – 2020

  Mission:

  I was a coordinator for LT Big Brother, which is a global mentorship program that unites Lithuanian mentees and mentors.